The Tom Barnard Show

You've heard the term "so bad it's good".  An unspoken corollary to that is that bad things only become good when you can share in the pain.  Nobody is watching The Room or Cats by themselves.  They're bad movies.  It's better when you can look around and verify that yes, what you're watching is bad, but in a funny way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We never miss riffs on this show.  Not ever.  Matt does, because he's doing it on purpose.  What does that mean?  It means parody songs by non-parody singers.  Matt is a veteran of the music industry, and once you've been around that crowd for long enough your choices are to laugh or go crazy.  Matt chose the former, we chose the latter.  It's called synergy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Greeks have been philosophizing over the nature of morality since they began writing things down.  Finally, after over 2000 years, they've found the ultimate answer: if someone points a gun at you, everything is moral.  It's just that simple.  Perhaps the reason the ancient thinkers never thought of it was because they didn't know what guns were.  We may never know.  Does being at gladius-point offer the same moral freedom?  Find out in another 2000 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Parenting can be hard.  It can also be fun.  Regardless, it's always interesting.  Thus, a podcast about parenting is always interesting.  It's simple logic.  It certainly made our podcast more interesting.  Also interesting: cereal.  What's the best one?  Is it the most chocolatey one?  Of course it is. www.facebook.com/theparentsloungeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode special guest Hobbs 2.0 does stand up comedy with no legs, which is NOT easy to do! Since May is the month of the burger, Pjugg and Moon discuss the best place to get a burger in Minnesota.  Also, we lean about something Moon does in rush hour traffic everyday of the week that he shouldn't.  All this and more on the next Moon, Pjugg, and Hobbs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scott Lambert calls in from the highly successful Twin Cities Auto show at the state fairground. Joe calls in with the latest shutdown news and we discuss day's supply of inventory and the stunning new F-150 Lightning. Oddly, we discuss cars during the entire podcast........it rarely happens. We will not broadcast next week in order to make room for the Tom Barnard Podcast's 2,000th episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a continuing trend, another comedy legend has died.  No, not Adrian.  He's fine.  Paul Mooney was 79, and his death has sent shockwaves through a few very specific cultures.  You may have heard that he was something of a controversial figure at times.  Not too controversial for Adrian or Tom though.  Well, maybe sometimes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

They say power corrupts.  They also say knowledge is power.  Does that mean knowledge corrupts?  Is that what all those Lovecraft novels were about?  Makes you think.  Don't think too hard or you'll become corrupt.  But if you don't think hard enough, you'll be bled dry by people who prey on ignorance.  Life is hard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The primary benefit of having a father is getting advice.  That's why our show only delivers very necessary information.  Not everyone has the benefit of such a relationship though.  Tom would be an obvious example, as is today's guest, Rob Kenney.  Rob used his experiences growing up without fatherly advice as a catalyst to become his own advice-giver, something of a surrogate father to over 2 million subscribers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NCIS.  CSI.  SVU.  ER.  No, it's not a word puzzle, it's the entire lineup of every TV station combined.  For some reason, all anyone wants to watch is drama.  Especially crime drama.  We've declared comedy dead before, but it's looking pretty official now.  NBC even said they're not going to bother for the time being.  That's why we're always so entertaining.  We feel the need to pick up the slack.  You're welcome.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're not terribly fond of the English royalty as a general rule.  We're also not terribly fond of celebrities.  So what about royalty that are celebrities?  As it turns out, the dislike tends to compound.  We like them about as much as the general public likes broadcast television.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is a gypsy?  Is "gypsy" derogatory?  What percentage Bohemian do you have to be to be allowed to call yourself a gypsy?  Very important questions.  Slightly less important is the question of whether you actually have to wear a mask or not.  It depends on your state, city, county, zip code, block, zodiac sign, the number of letters in your middle name, and the whims of those who rule over you.  Actually it's just the last thing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Billy Crystal is up there in the pantheon of the greatest comedians.  Depending on who you ask, of course.  If you ask us, we'd agree.  Especially Tom.  Lucky for him, Alan wrote a movie with Billy, and it's Here Today.  It was also here ten days ago.  Better go see it while theaters still exist. Here is the trailer for HERE TODAY - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3v8n_8-QqA  Alan’s memoir LAUGH LINES: My Life Helping Funny People Be Funnier Book- amzn.to/2QmqUX1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Moon, Pjugg, and Hobbs have the perfect gift for Fathers day.  We also will meet an AMAZING drag nun. That doesn't happen every day.  Plus, we talk about things that should be left unsaid. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Josh Wolf is unique in that his children actually listen to him, thanks in part to being the youngest in a long line of hard-asses. You can't always be a hard-ass though, which is where comic books come in and weed and don't get stuck in a horribly planned out airport without your CBD or weed while getting probed by aliens  says Jessimae PelusoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Murphy, founder of Soul Asylum and Golden Smog joins us in studio to talk rock music. The discussion turns to local music venues during the 80's and a particular monitor engineer called 'Feed Back Frank'. Turns out Frank is Joe from Loisville's dad. Dan and Doug were step-brothers for a few years in the early 70's and Dan embarasses Doug with stories of being a tall skinny hippy drenched in Patchouli oil. Finally, Dan talks about what it's like to have Prince cover one of his songs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

He's one jump ahead of the breadline, because he's Aladdin.  Or more accurately, he plays Aladdin on stage.  Sorry, no actual genies are involved in today's episode.  For a lot of people, growing up to play the character you loved as a kid is a dream come true.  Adam is no different there.  A positive actor?  Yes, it happens.  If you want to learn how such a rarity occurs, watch Behind the Curtain on Amazon and iTunes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Weed is more complicated than you might think.  You just set it on fire and inhale it, right?  Not quite.  There are oils, extracts, leaves, flowers, stems.  You can even make rope out of it if you really want.  Today we're mostly focused on the flower part.  I'm not going to pretend to be a marijuanologist, but Dr. Mirman is, and he's pro-flower.  Whatever that means.  You'll just have to listen to the actual doctor and find out. By the way - and we swear the two topics were a complete coincidence - it's also Police Week in Wright County, so head on over if you back the blue to some degree.  Don't worry, medical cannabis is legal.  Unless it's a flower.  No flowers allowed. Link to send request to politicians- http://bit.ly/MNCannabisBillSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri

Who is Dr. John?  You may also know him as Dr. Torres.  Who is Dr. Torres?  You may also know him as Dr. Disaster.  It's confusing, we know.  Being in a disaster situation is also confusing, which is why you need to be prepared.  One example of preparing is reading a book of common disasters and what you should do during those situations.  It just so happens Dr. John/Torres/Disaster wrote such a thing.  The alternative is to watch a bunch of disaster movies, which were not written by doctors and do not qualify as good advice. Dr. Disaster's Guide to Surviving Everything: Essential Advice for Any Situation Life Throws Your Way - amzn.to/3fgeiJHSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There are few people more out of touch than celebrities.  They quite literally live in their own worlds, ignorant of the realities of life on the ground floor.  Similarly, corporations are run by and for people who don't care about you or your well-being, especially if those things get in the way of profit.  What else do these two things have in common?  They're both worshiped as arbiters of absolute moral truth.  We live in very strange times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.